Iron Arachne
Tools for procedural generation of content for tabletop role-playing games
Culture Generator
This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.
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The Gilminen Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Zhririn
- Gufar
- Kwelin
- Burin
- Gimli
- Kworin
- Bafur
- Bwerin
- Therin
- Porin
Female Names
- Durina
- Komlinga
- Qolingi
- Thiring
- Bafala
- Torini
- Dafura
- Tofura
- Kimlina
- Tufura
Family Names
- Oaktunnel
- Oakhammer
- Oakgrip
- Fireriver
- Firebane
- Battletunnel
- Firefoot
- Rubybane
- Rockbane
- Jadebrewer
Country Names
- Elória
- Lanakkia
- Eréria
- Emelidha
- Elória
- Urária
- Onöradha
- Angeledha
- Emileda
- Lodakkia
Town Names
- Black Hollow
- Blue Fall
- Greyhill
- Copper Hold
- Bronzepeak
- Green Cliff
- Bronze Delve
- Deep Peak
- Grey Fall
- Bronze Peak
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by military might. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is possible for anyone who is willing to take risks and seize opportunities.
Religion
This religion is monotheistic. Regular gatherings happen once a month. Faithful gather in mosques for guided meditation.
Taboos
Giving a gift with one hand is against the will of the gods.
Drinking alcohol alone is seen as unclean.
Greetings
People show respect by kissing the hands of the person they are greeting. This is often done when greeting older people or those of higher social status.
Meals
Eating is seen as a way to connect with the natural world, with an emphasis on locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients.
Design
Minimalist designs are a status symbol among the wealthy.
Music
Gilminen music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It often has a complex melody with a high pitch in a G Lydian key. Usually, it has a sizzling timbre.